When Scientists Call a Hypothesis Test Conservative, They Mean That

question 76

Multiple Choice

When scientists call a hypothesis test conservative, they mean that it:

• A) is difficult to reject the null hypothesis (i.e., the status quo).
• B) leads to results that Republicans will find favorable.
• C) is very easy to reject the null hypothesis (i.e., the status quo).
• D) leads to results that Democrats will find favorable.

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